An extra eastbound lane will ease congestion and improve safety.
Expanding the eastbound section between Atlas Road and Government Way is planned for 2026 and expected to cost $9.2 million. This cost also includes adding a second lane on the Northwest Boulevard exit ramp and widening the bridge just before that exit.
Read MorePrevious studies have estimated that the expansion of I-90 to a divided, six-lane roadway from state line to 15th Street in CDA could require approximately $120 million. That estimate does not include the expansion of bridges—of which there are six—easily elevating the cost another $120 million.
Due to limited funding, expansion efforts will focus on improving the most congested areas first. At this time funding has not be identified for other sections.
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